Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches
Are Florida's major theme parks closed due to Hurricane Milton? Updates on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Central Florida Zoo.
Hurricane Milton causing gas shortages in Florida as residents evacuate storm
Residents trying to escape Hurricane Milton’s path are feeling the impact of fuel supply shortages at some gas stations with gas in high demand.
Hurricane categories: What do they mean?
Hurricane categories are assigned based on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.
Sen. Klobuchar urges action on IV solutions shortage as hurricanes disrupt manufacturing
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is asking federal administrators to address the shortage of IV solutions as Hurricane Milton could potentially impact a facility in Florida following Hurricane Helene's damage to the country's largest manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
North Carolina mom of 4 swept up by Hurricane Helene flooding in front of husband, 8-year-old son
Jamie, Melissa Guinn had been together 17 years when Hurricane Helene flooding in North Carolina claimed her life.
MN weather: Tuesday forecast update
FOX 9's Keith Marler gives an update on the forecast.
Hurricane Milton: Debris still piled up from Helene
As Milton approaches Florida's Gulf Coast, storms preps are rapidly underway as the state prepares for a second punch after Hurricane Helene. But the effects of Helene are still visible. Britta Merwin reports live from Lido Key, Florida.
Hurricane Milton has Florida homeowners and the insurance market bracing for impact
Florida is already in a home insurance crisis, and the threat of another hurricane could not come at a worse time for weary homeowners.
Northern lights dazzle in Minnesota Monday night: Photos
The northern lights made an appearance over parts of Minnesota on Monday night.
Hurricane Milton: Mandatory evacuations begin in Tampa Bay Area
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, many Tampa Bay Area residents are preparing to evacuate.
Hurricane Milton to hit Florida as powerful storm
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane within 24 hours and is one of the only hurricanes on record to do so. It is the second strongest hurricane recorded in the Gulf of Mexico and the fifth strongest in the Atlantic. As of Tuesday morning, the category 4 hurricane has sustained winds of over 150 mph, and it's expected to make landfall in Florida Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Millions of people are under evacuation orders, with the Tampa airport closing Tuesday and the Orlando airport closing Wednesday.
Hurricane Milton prompts evacuations in Florida
One of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record in heading toward Florida as millions of people are under an evacuation order. Milton quickly strengthened from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane within 24 hours. Milton is expected hit Florida’s west coast as a major hurricane, making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. The storm could bring 5-10 inches of rain, 10-15 feet storm surge and over 110 mph winds.
Hurricane Milton pushes toward Florida as Cat 4
Hurricane Milton, currently a category 4, is inching toward Florida, where it’s expected to hit the coastline as a major hurricane. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz discusses how Milton went from a tropical storm to a category 5 hurricane within 24 hours.
Minnesota weather: Another sunny stunner on Tuesday
Another bright and sunny day with comfortable temperatures for your Tuesday.
MN weather: More pleasant sunshine on Tuesday
It's another beautiful day on Tuesday with plenty of afternoon sunshine and the occasional high cloud drifting by. Temperatures remain above average with a high of 72 degrees in the Twin Cities metro. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.
Floridians flee Hurricane Milton, with Minnesotans feeling the effects
Kelly Metevia has lived in Fort Myers, Florida for 17 years, but tomorrow she and her family will be leaving their home to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane forecast: Milton strengthens to Category 5 as Florida orders evacuations
Hurricane Milton increased to a Category 5 storm on Monday as it barreled toward an already-battered Florida. Here’s the latest information on the storm.
Millions prepare for Hurricane Milton landfall
People in Florida are bracing as Hurricane Milton was officially classified a category five hurricane on Monday with winds up to 175 mph.
Hurricane, Tropical Storm Watch vs. Warning: Here's what each means
Warnings are more dire than watches, but both need to be taken seriously. Here's a look at the differences between a Tropical Storm Watch, Hurricane Watch, Storm Surge Watch, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Warning, and Storm Surge Warning.
Gov. Walz sending emergency team to help in Florida ahead of Milton
As Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 5 storm, as it approaches Florida's Gulf coastline, Minnesota is sending emergency teams to help with recovery efforts.